yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Motorola Droid RAZR] rectangle:
Hi Guys.

My official stock is :

6.7.2-180_SLC-34_SIGNLATAM_USASPYDRETBRPLUSB1B2B5B8B8LA033.0R_SPYDERICSMAXRETBRLA_P002_A006_HWp2b_CFC_fastboot.xml.zip

which is : Retail Brazilian (MAXX)

I got it from here :

http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts_spyder/list.php

and it works like a charm.

There is a language that is missing on my version (although i have English in it but i want the other language too).

Tried to flash :

SPYDERIRD_U.01.6.7.3-94_SPI-324_04.11.01P_0A.74_ASIA_OPERATOR_CFC_HWp2b_SIGNED.xml.zip

which has english and some other languages i want, but i get and error while flashing "cdt.bin_signed"....

is there a way to manipulate the files to add the languages ? (tried to take the "system_signed" file from the wanted sbf and flashed it with all the other original sbf files but i get boot error)

Thanks alot!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] rectangle:
anyone ?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] white43:
You won't be able to flash Asian firmware. Your phone isn't from there. That cdt.bin signed error is telling you that you're trying to flash the wrong firmware.

Now, as far as I can see - you can flash some firmwares from different regions. Mine is from Hong Kong and I can flash British, but I doubt I could flash any North/South American. What language are you looking for? Have you tried Central European?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] rectangle:
thank you for you response.

I am looking for Russian, Arabic , Hebrew and obviously English languages.

I tried to flash bunch of options, they all gave me errors.

that sucks...i don't understand why not just include all language available :mad:...My nexus 4 have them all

any other ideas?

Thanks!
[HTC One X] shinigamikris:
Just wondering if anyone might know if we will get to see ubuntu touch for our one x?

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2013/02/install-the-ubuntu-touch-preview-on-your-nexus-phone-or-tablet/

Really hope it is possible. Need something different to look at :/
[HTC One X] ViktorN:
Numerous threads discussing that matter were already started.
[HTC One X] EclipseX:
But no.....unlock bootloader is required
[HTC One X] bordax20:
Play Store

hope its gonna be released on HOX soon, and does anyone know if it will support Play Store? or its gonna be separate ubuntu store for it?
[HTC One X] sabret00the:
It will not officially do so. I doubt it will at all.
[HTC One X] Abaddon:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/porting-ubuntu-touch-is-as-simple-as-building-cm/

as simple as building cm from source
[LG Optimus 4X HD] elbuntu 101:
Hi All,

Sorry if this is a duplicate but everything I have seen at least has not helped me further.

I wanted to root my phone yesterday and everything (tutorial here with o4xr) the went well till it installed busy box where the computer froze and then shut itself down and so I tried to turn restart my phone normally. Now its stuck at the bit where the LG animation is and goes no further.

Here is what I have already tried:

Rerunning the o4xr/root method again

Hard Resetting (selected and running all options available)

LG Service App (windows) -> always fails on communicating with device... works up until that and I do see the SW Ugrade splash.

My version is the EURO Open v10h or something like that.

Please help me fix... This is the first phone I havent been able to root, any suggestions?
[LG Optimus 4X HD] laufersteppenwolf:
try flashing following this tut ;) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2069723
[LG Optimus 4X HD] elbuntu 101:
Thanks

It worked this time. I guess I was so stressed that I accidently downloaded the wrong firmware. Thanks alot for making me try that route again :) plus I have a backup now should this happen again.
[LG Optimus 4X HD] @non4:
Nothing like a brick to freak you out with your brand new device, luckily you got it sorted :p
[LG Optimus 4X HD] Xenogenics:
Not hard brick, but soft brick. There is a huge difference. Just for your info.
[LG Optimus 4X HD] ksadek:
from where can I download .kdz file and the main site is telling

ACCESS DENIED

http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/swdata/WDLSW/LGP880/AAREBK/V10b_00/V10B_00.kdz

is there any other links for the .KDZ file to be download from

thank you

:rolleyes:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GSeeker:
After bootloader unlock, two screenshots of one of the pre-load pictures in Xperia Z C6602, and i think they are identical:

BE2 ON:

http://flic.kr/p/dWNBpk

BE2 OFF:

http://flic.kr/p/dWNB5k

update:

after reading nexx67's post, i decide to give Youtube a try and guess what!

The Bravia Engine 2 is still WORKING! at least for Youtube video.

BE2 ON:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kenwong_/8511448407/in/photostream

BE2 OFF:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kenwong_/8511448353/in/photostream

And i don't know why BE2 stop working with still pictures but still working with videos. I sent an email to SONY Xperia support 4 days ago about Bravia Engine 2 and they never reply.:crying:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Akiainavas:
This has been confirmed already for all Xperia devices.

Unlocking your bootloader results in a loss of DRM keys - FOREVER.

Without DRM keys, you won't be able to use things like GraceNote Music ID, and... Bravia Engine.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrisi091:
I have unlocked and rooted my device and i can use bravia engine gracenote etc I cannot declare why.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m00moo:
The option remains because it's built in to the Rom. But does it actually work because of the DRM. It's like a button without a function after unlocking the boatloader.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrisi091:
yes but the gracenote plugin gives me the correct names and album pictures and music id identify the music from my radio. All this features does not function if the drm keys would miss.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schaggo:
They are identical yet say nothing at all. Bravia Engine works at runtime, a screenshot does not reflect the changes it does. You'd have to enable BE, display a picture, take a photograph of the display with a camera, go back, disable BE, display the same image take a second picture to compare. As BE-effects are quite drastic, this VERY UNSCIENTIFIC approach should still reveal if BE is working or not.

Another approach would be to visit a store where they have a working unit on display, load up the same pic on both devices, make sure BE is enabled on both devices, if your unlocked device differs noticeably from the demo unit, you know what's what.

Music ID != TrackID. TrackID works since quite some time as it's freely available on the market and also works on other manufacturers devices.

Gracenote supposedly works on unlocked devices since JB the Xperia T revealed (I believe). Users with unlocked devices couldn't use this walkman feature, after the update from ICS to JB - still unlocked - they could.

Thus I take it, BE is not working on your phone anymore as it is with every other, more or less recent and unlocked Xperia. You just can't tell due to the lack of comparison. Hence I'd say do that camera thing or do the store demo thing, whatever is more convenient to you if you want to know.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Al Gore:
I'm new to all this rooting stuff - does it mean I will not be able to get Sony features even if I do a full factory reset?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schaggo:
AW: Bravia Engine 2 seems stop working after bootloader UNLOCK

I suggest you do some reading in the wiki, ask google about certain topics etc. as this is a very basic question you should be able to answer yourself before starting to tinker with the device.

The only feature you'll probably lose (until confirmed otherwise) by unlocking is the Bravia Engine. All other features continue to work as advertised.

Note: unlocking does not equal rooting. Unlocking just means you're free to run ROMs, more specifically kernels which do not come from Sony. Eg. third party Android releases if you wish.

Rooting means obtaining write access to the /system partition. Rooting an Android device is about the same as Jailbreaking an iPhone. Rooting can - once an exploit is found - be done without unlocking your bootloader. This has not happened yet for the Z, so you have two options for the time being. A) live without root until an exploit is found or B) unlock and run a third party kernel which force-removes (technically soso lala but you get the idea) the write protection of the /system partition.

A factory reset on the other hand does nothing else than clear all user generated data on the device, eg. it wipes your stuff. It has nothing at all to do with root, it does not do low-level operations like tinkering with the bootloader lock status etc.

Unlocked = unlocked and also for the time being, stays unlocked. There will eventually be a flashable FTF file by one of the cool devs working on the device which will relock the bootloader. It will not restore Bravia Engine (given it's disabled upon unlock) though. If it gets disabled, you'll lose it for good.

Hope this helps.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m00moo:
Nothing to do with "Sony Features". What u lose is DRM keys for the device, which means no BE2. Even after Factory the keys should remain gone.

My plan is too root and if I get an unlocked bootloader I will unlock it later on when people create ROMS with working BE2, IF that is possible.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrisftlse:
Sorry for my noob question but is it possible to root without unlocking bootloader ?

If yes How ?

I am coming from HTC world (DHD HD2 then Evo3d) and i do Not know a lot of Sony stuff yet but i am Reding a lot to improve my knowledge.

Thanks for helping me while starting with this great device.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schaggo:
AW: Bravia Engine 2 seems stop working after bootloader UNLOCK

Not yet, you have to wait for an exploit to be found. Should take maybe a couple weeks, not too long though, usually.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hallydamaster:
LOL, love the way you just thought it was going to be easy!

HOX has been out since april last year, and still noone has achieved S-OFF!

The fact that Xperia Z does have a locked bootloader makes me not want to buy this device... Probably! :p
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schaggo:
Oh boy:

1. There is no such thing as S-ON/OFF on Sony devices.

2a. We're talking root with locked bootloader. Couple weeks, hands down.

2b. We're not talking unlocking unlockable bootloaders, this may never happen.

3. Xperia T, same device, same-ish platform, root and CWM as well as TWRP recovery with locked bootloader is done for quite some time.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nexx67:
Hi guys,

I just received my xperia z and I unlocked the bootloader. Only after that I read this thread and I was a bit disappointed by loosing BE !

But I made some tests and the music ID (not trackID) still works (download completed OK) and the bravia engine seems to be OK (there is a difference with ON/OFF), do you think this is possible ???
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hallydamaster:
Well if that is the case with this one I truly apologize. When I bought the HOX I really thought to my self it's not going to be a problem

because someone is going to find an exploit in no time and acquire S-OFF.... But it really did not happen, and still hasn't, so sorry if

I am a little sceptical!
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schaggo:
Be sceptical, that's all right and even good. Helps you keep your device intact. But we here "only" want root on locked bootloaders and not complicated stuff like S-OFF which means tinkering with the bootloader and partitions and I believe even directly hacking around on the EMMC to get it done. Respectively not, as time showed. But something as "simple" :p as root is only a question of days/weeks, definitely not more. Or it's even done already if you'll take the plunge and unlock your bootloader.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hallydamaster:
The problem is that on a device like HOX it is simply not possible to acquire root without unlocking the bootloader (either official HTC DEV or S-OFF).

It is of course possible if you find a way to circumvent the write protection on the system partitions, but this has not been found yet. So if Sony has

decided if the write protection does not have to be all that secure it might be as easy as on the other Xperia devices. I just would like to see that

for my self before I throw my money at it.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krabappel2548:
Not true, you can see the difference on screenshots.

And about gracenote and download music info:

It also makes use of the DRM keys, but it also has a second thing related to it. There is a DHCP control which is probably disabled or makes an exception now for the music download funtion.

Or maybe Sony didn't link it to DRM keys anymore :p
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schaggo:
Well I hope so. The device is (not even widely) available since 4 days or so. And if it's all tightened up, my oh my, I'll just unlock it to get root. Not being rooted is almost unbearable... :p

Really? Then my monitor is REALLY badly calibrated. Shame on you, HP...! I'll have a look at it again.

That's what I'm hoping for. I have the Z since a day and already forgot if users reported it working on the XT on JB or not... :D Poor XT, a good device, I liked it.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nexx67:
You can have a look on my device below (screenshots, not photos of the screen) while playing youtube video

Bravia engine ON

View attachment 1762735

Bravian engine OFF

View attachment 1762736

Proof that it has been unlocked :

View attachment 1762737
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schaggo:
Well I definitely see the BRUTALLY exaggerated color rendering now :D Jeeez, seeing it side to side like that almost hurts...
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AwesomeAHlee:
Why can't Sony allow us to keep bravia engine on at all times? I hope someone finds a way to do so.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GSeeker:
updated the post with youtube video screenshots.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PsyMonkey:
I had a quick look at other sony phones here on xda (eg xperia T) and some of the custom roms on there list that they have Bravia Engine 2 working. Is this all "semi working/lies/illusions" or have they figured out how to make Bravia Engine 2 work without the DRM keys? Sorry if I get things wrong this is my first exposure to Sony phones.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nexx67:
Here are the results for a picture:

BE2 OFF on my unlocked device

BE2 ON on my unlocked device

BE2 ON on a locked device

In a conclusion, BE2 still works (after bootloader unlocking) for video, but not for photos :crying:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schaggo:
I have an Xperia T and with the original stock ROM the originally included Bravia Engine (BE1, not BE2) does not work anymore after a bootloader unlock. Specifically, after I unlocked my bootloader.

I have it in repairs, the coating of the back cover is peeling off, so I can't test those ROMs. I'll eventually have a look at them once I get my un-/re-locked Xperia T back.

---------- Post added at 12:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:45 PM ----------

Wow, having them side by side, I like the pics with BE disabled better to be honest. The other almost hurt's my eyes... :p

But yeah, seems this way. Thanks for testing.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danw_oz:
Agreed, BE2 On without bootloader for photos is too saturated IMO in the sample you posted, looks much better off :) or on with bootloader ;)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clank182:
Ya just unlocked bootloader and rooted. BE2 still works for video but not photos :)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schaggo:
AW: Bravia Engine 2 seems stop working after bootloader UNLOCK

Thanks for the heads up. This has been established then, huh.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DreadPirateDan:
Wow... that last one is just awful. I officially don't give a stuff that I unlocked my BL and lost BE2 because of this post, so thank you!

Alot of the shadows and fine details in the folds of the cloth just disappear.

I'd compare this to some teen who just got instagram or photoshop and has decided; "SATURATE

ALL

THE COLOURS!"
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nameless One:
I vaguely remember somewhere where Sony were talking about Bravia 2 and saying that when remembering things people tend

to exaggerate colour intensity for things other than skin tone which they remember correctly and that was one of the things they

were doing with BE2. Personally I prefer accurate colour representation, IMHO anyone who likes the blown out colours of BE2

should really get a phone with a (super)AMOLED display.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sikoro:
Bravia Engine 2

It always better to have a choice. If I new that unlocking BL would finish my BE2 I wouldn't unlock it!!!

What is more I think it is not correct that Sony officialy supports something on it's web page that leads 100% to such consequences!!!

The warning like "Certain content on your device MAY also be inaccessible due to the removal of DRM security keys and the secure user data partition while unlocking the boot loader" is not enough.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nameless One:
So people should have choice but Sony mustn't give it to them. Sony are basically treating adults as adults, which is very refreshing.

Anybody who sees the warning Sony uses, and ignores it, deserves what they get. If you cannot understand such basic language then ask someone who is likely to understand it.

Unfortunately even among people who should have no trouble with the language being used for such things there is an overwhelming reluctance to think before acting, the world is full of (and I'm not singling you out in this) the wilfully stupid.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sikoro:
I am not blaming anyone but myself and also agree I should made more research before I acted.

But still my opinion is Sony should put clearly and exactly what function you will permanently lose - like Bravia Engine 2 (not only that "certain content might be not accessible").

It is an official web site and you can trust nothing really bad and irreversible would affect your device when applying instructions from the site.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nalpt:
I agree, including what you said about users doing more research. But Sony provides the boot-unlocker on their site, so they really should be clear about losses such as BE2.

This was my fist Sony and will also be my last: nice phone, bad corporation.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lequocvan:
good info

thanks
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jasonwsc:
LOL, you are ditching Sony for this?

Anyway if you even bother to search xperia bootloader unlock, you should be able to tell that you will lose Bravia Engine. This is nothing new really. First posts date from 2011.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nalpt:
Xperia Z was not around in 2011. I'll say it again, I think research should be the responsibility of the user. Alas, the first and foremost place to research and get concise info is precisely at http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/, but, unfortunately the info posted is vague on what exactly is lost.

All I'm saying is that Sony could and should be more direct and informative, seeing as its Sony that provides the means to unlock the boot locker. And surely Sony knows exactly what effect that might have, as per device/rom combo. I also think that Sony could provide a way to reverse the DRM loss, free of charge, as they provide the unlocking service free of charge. Or have an alternate way to reinstall BE2 and other lost keys:here at XDA there are various posts with BE2 ports to install on other phones. I'm quite ok without BE, since I like natural colors and don't care much for the "oversaturated in your face colorizing approach" that BE seems to push, but...

This is just corporations trying to punish those who want control of their devices, and quite akin to other "Sony classics", such as the PC rootkits installed automatically with CDs (that ended up in court). Although none of the user control issues here and with other android devices, AFAK, are as bad as the fruit phones and their proprietary software.

Like I said, great phone:fingers-crossed:, bad corporation:silly:.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shoey63:
If TA partition is backed up prior to unlocking, you can get DRM keys back anytime by restoring it.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jasonwsc:
Compared to other companies, they seem to be slightly better. Other companies so don't even have bravia engine, so there is less to lose. Not to mention the whole Xbox vs PlayStation commotion right now.

That being said their entertainment division (music and movies) are a real pain with all their drm and stuff.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nalpt:
Its such a pain that these companies only want to share the hardware we buy and want to exercise excessive control over how we use it.

It was a lot easier back when you could just get your LP and record to a tape to listen in your car tape player or sony walkman (preferably on a Chrome or metal tape, for less hiss and clearer treble).:laugh:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pedromsouza:
Flashtool has a feature that relocks bootloader. Will it enable BE2 again?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingvortex:
No. The DRM keys that allow BE2 to function are gone for good, unless you already backed up your TA partition before unlocking your bootloader.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pedromsouza:
A ta partition from someone else won't work?

Enviado de meu C6503 usando Tapatalk
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingvortex:
No. If you push a TA image from another phone to yours, you will permanently and irreversibly hard brick it.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] indycar:
Might be good thing if phone is still in warranty. They might give new one ;)

Indy@Xperia Z
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pedromsouza:
Lol... I won't try that!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bgcngm:
I'm very glad to see you here! Welcome to XDA and thanks once again for your great tool. :highfive:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rua1:
Thanks, long ago I wanted to open an English thread here... eh, study English better my sonny, mother spoke to me ;) ;) ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Klown80:
I just wanted to say thank you to both of you guys Rua1 and Bgcngm (you too Yuweng), I couldn't have completed my project without your expert knowledge of MTK devices. You are awesome!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nerbiyoso:
Big THANKS for creating MTK Droid Tools man!

One question about the backup feature of the tool. Maybe I just haven't tried it but, I understand you need to use the built-in Rooting tool of the program before creating a backup. What if my device is already rooted (without using the built-in rooting tool), how can I use the backup feature? So far, all the tutorials I've seen using the backup has rooted the device using the built-in rooting.

Thanks again!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bgcngm:
You don't need to root your phone using the tool just to have access to the backup feature. Once phone is rooted (and insecure adb support enabled), backup button will be clickable. ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nerbiyoso:
OK Thanks man. I have to check on that again. Last time I tried it, the backup button is grayed-out.

O.T. also thanks to your CWM 6.0.2.8 for MTK. More Power!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bgcngm:
Button is greyed-out when phone is not rooted and/or an unsecure adb connection is not established.

If you already have a CWM-based recovery you can also boot into recovery mode, connect the phone to the computer and then use MTK Droid Root & Tools to create the backup. That will surely work because normally recovery images are unsecured.